Yamaha F50D User Manual

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General information
 
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dry rags.
 
 
Do not overfill the fuel tank.
 
 
Tighten the filler cap securely after re-
fueling.
 
 
If you should swallow some gasoline,
inhale a lot of gasoline vapor, or get
gasoline in your eyes, get immediate
medical attention.
 
 
If any gasoline spills onto your skin, im-
mediately wash with soap and water.
Change clothing if gasoline spills on it.
 
 
Touch the fuel nozzle to the filler open-
ing or funnel to help prevent electro-
 
static sparks.
CAUTION:
 
ECM00010 
 
Use only new clean gasoline which has
been stored in clean containers and is not
contaminated with water or foreign mat-
 
ter.
 
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Gasoline
 
If knocking or pinging occurs, use a different
brand of gasoline or premium unleaded fuel.
 
Gasohol
 
There are two types of gasohol: gasohol con-
taining ethanol and that containing metha-
nol. Gasohol containing ethanol can be used
if ethanol content does not exceed 10% and
the fuel meets minimum octane ratings.
Yamaha does not recommended gasohol
containing methanol because it can cause
fuel system damage or engine performance
problems.
 
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Engine oil
CAUTION:
 
ECM01050 
 
All 4-stroke engines are shipped from the
 
factory without engine oil.
 
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Battery requirement
CAUTION:
 
ECM01060 
 
Do not use a battery that does not meet
the specified capacity. If a battery which
does not meet specifications is used, the
 
Recommended gasoline:
Regular unleaded gasoline with a min-
imum octane rating of 86 (Pump Oc-
tane Number) = (R+M)/2
Recommended engine oil:
4-stroke motor oil with a combination 
of corresponding SAE and API as 
shown in the chart
Engine oil quantity (excluding oil filter):
2.5 L (2.64 US qt) (2.20 Imp.qt) 
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